especially considering that Rand's a 21-year-old virgin yokel

 

So true. And bonus points for cracking me up!

 

Agree with you regarding Aviendha's attitude. That's probably a BIG part of what made me feel RJ was trying to sell us the Rand/El relationship as genuine and profound.

I think Avi' and Elayne's friendship is probably more unbelievable than Rand and Elayne's relationship. It makes absolutely no sense and the whole sister-adoption scene was quite.. disgusting .

... the birth of the twins Calian & Shivan who herald the end of an Age.

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